Location: 29.7968931, -95.2424344
Oates Prairie is a lesser-known neighborhood in northeast Houston, located near Wallisville Road and Uvalde Road. It consists mostly of single-family homes, small churches, and a few commercial strips. The area is residential and modest, with a calm suburban feel despite being within city limits. Oates Prairie is close to Sheldon Lake State Park, offering nearby access to outdoor recreation. There is little in the way of nightlife or tourism infrastructure, but it serves as a quiet home base for families and older residents. Community institutions include local schools and civic associations, maintaining the area’s small-town atmosphere within urban Houston.
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– ele: 11
– gnis:feature_id: 1375256
– name: Oates Prairie
– place: quarter
– wikidata: Q122567760
